Rio Grande Valley Graphic Stickers

Grand Canyon

Plain Chachalaca Early Morning ©Debra Martz The Chacalaca is a nonmigratory bird that is found in the southern tip of Texas and through much of Central America. I heard the very loud call of several before this one made an appearance on the open branch in the morning light. Captured this image along a trail in the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park in Mission, TX. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved

Santa Elena Canyon and the Rio Grande River at Big Bend National Park in Texas form the border between the United States and Mexico.

Great Egret As Still As A Statue ©Debra Martz A fairly common bird, especially in coastal areas, but it just looked so bright white and beautiful standing in the green field. Image captured at the Santa Ana NWR in south Texas ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collection: Feathered Friends 3 20230302-DSC_7106.NEF

Grand Canyon

Great Kiskadee in Tree Filtered Light by Debra Martz Kiskadee perched quietly in a tree for a change; normally makes very loud calls. Spotted this one on the Green Jay Trail in Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park in S Texas March 3rd. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved 20230303-DSC_7391.NEF

Turtle Enjoying the Sunshine ©Debra Martz This Red-eared Slider appeared to really be enjoying the warmth from the sunshine on this winter day. Captured along the Green Jay Trail in the Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park in southern Texas. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved In My Gallery/Collection: Wildlife 20230303-DSC_7404.NEFTurtle Enjoying the Sunshine ©Debra Martz This Red-eared Slider appeared to really be enjoying the warmth from the sunshine on this winter day. Captured along the Green Jay Trail in the Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park in southern Texas. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved 20230303-DSC_7404.NEF

McAllen, Texas

Water Snake Slithering Along ©Debra Martz It had been a full day of bird watching and which turned to watching out for snakes. The others seen along the trails were all Indigo Snakes. Thankfully all nonvenomous! Image captured at Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in southern Texas March 2nd.

Artwork of colorful balloons ascending in the early morning at the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Work shows the hot air balloons, the Sandia mountains, and a starry night sky.

Vermillion Flycatcher Firecatcher

Dude is ready to go bro

He may be annoying and rude, but man, can his truck go.